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A long time ago, I was a child. (I started out as Cathy First from Colon, Mi.) For the past several years I’ve been an adult. A lot of things went on between those two stages of life; probably no more or no less than anyone elses. My husband and I moved to “da U .P” from southern Lower Michigan several years ago (yes we were trolls at one time). We owned and operated and operate Clementz’s Northcountry Campground and Cabins just north of Newberry, Michigan until May 2015. We have grown kids and grandkids (who all live downstate). My passion is life and all that Nature has to offer us and trying to photograph it in unique ways. Our intention in life is to see all that Nature has to offer us. We hope that you will be a part of our adventures as we cruise through our lives together. Come back often!

Wednesday, June 06, 2012

DUCK LAKE UPDATE

Duck Lake Fire area to
reopen to all property owners June 7;roads and trails to
reopen June 11

The Department of Natural Resources today announced that the
entire Duck Lake Fire area (in the Upper Peninsula's Luce
County) will reopen to all property owners on Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m.

Property owners will be required to check in at the M-123 and
County Road 500 checkpoint for a placard that must be displayed at all
times. Proof of ownership (such as a driver’s license or tax record) is
required for entry. A placard will allow travel to and from property
only. Law enforcement patrols will remain in the fire area and will be
checking for placards.

All roads and trails will be reopened to non-residents on Monday,
June 11, at 10 a.m.

The areas of Pike Lake, Culhane Lake, Bodi Lake and Little Lake
Harbor were previously open only to residents who reside within the area. This
opening will permit all landowners into the area.

The DNR reminds everyone that large fire equipment remains in the
area. Landowners entering the area Thursday evening should drive slowly
with lights on at all times. No re-entry will be allowed after 9 p.m. until 9
a.m. the following morning.